We’re halfway through the year, and I’m excited for the
vision of Trident’s future that is beginning to emerge. We’ve been so
productive defining this vision that I’ve had little time to blog!
When we began the year, my focus was on addressing issues
that I sensed were important to current parents. These included a defined curriculum, a
culture of collaboration supporting the transition of students out of Trident
Academy, improved communications, and an overall attitude of partnership and
consultation in our relationship with parents.
To that end, we have invested heavily in professional
development to understand and implement the Common Core
Standards, been vigilant in communicating our plans and philosophy, brought
nationally renowned speakers to the campus to work with our faculty and
help enlighten our parents, created a team–oriented parent conference format
that places each child’s abilities and needs at the center of the discussion,
and begun an area-wide investigation of mainstream schools so that we can
advise parents on the best possible next step for their child’s successful
transition from Trident Academy.
At the same time, The Board of Trustees has been hard at
work defining Trident’s future. I will be excited to share this vision with you
once it is refined. In the remainder of this academic year, I am committed to
laying the groundwork for next year’s success and completing the goals I set
This is an exciting time for Trident Academy. On this holiday of thanks, I thank you for
your support, your engagement, your commitment and most of all, your children.
They are our reason for being.
Sandi
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